1.
CARDINAL
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: A
high-ranking ecclesiastical official in the Roman Catholic Church; a bird with
predominantly red plumage and a crest on the head.
Synonyms:
Cleric, bishop, bird species.
Antonyms:
Layperson, non-bird.
Sentence:
The cardinal delivered a sermon to the congregation during the Sunday service.
Adjective:
Meaning: Of primary importance; fundamental or essential.
Synonyms:
Fundamental, essential, principal, key.
Antonyms:
Insignificant, secondary, unimportant.
Sentence:
The cardinal rule of safety is to always wear a helmet when riding a bike.
2.
REPERCUSSION
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
The unintended consequence or indirect effect of an action or event; an outcome
or result, especially one that is significant or far-reaching.
Synonyms:
Consequence, aftermath, effect, impact.
Antonyms:
Cause, action, origin.
Sentence:
The decision to cut funding for education had serious repercussions, leading to
a decline in the quality of schools and educational resources.
3.
CHAUVINIST
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: A
person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for a particular
group, cause, or gender, often with a belief in the superiority of that group.
Synonyms:
Partisan, bigot, zealot, extremist.
Antonyms:
Egalitarian, moderate, unbiased.
Sentence: He
was criticized for being a chauvinist, always asserting the superiority of his
cultural background.
4.
VANDALISE
Parts
of Speech: VERB
Meaning: To
deliberately destroy or damage public or private property.
Synonyms:
Deface, destroy, damage, desecrate.
Antonyms:
Preserve, protect, respect.
Sentence:
The group of vandals vandalized the park by spray-painting graffiti on the
walls and breaking several benches.
5.
CONFLAGRATION
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: An
extensive and destructive fire that causes significant damage.
Synonyms:
Blaze, inferno, firestorm.
Antonyms:
Extinguishment, dousing.
Sentence:
The historic building was engulfed in a conflagration that took hours for
firefighters to bring under control.
6.
LAMENTING
Parts
of Speech: VERB
Meaning:
Expressing grief, sorrow, or regret; mourning or expressing sadness.
Synonyms:
Mourn, grieve, wail, weep.
Antonyms:
Rejoice, celebrate, be glad.
Sentence:
She was lamenting the loss of her beloved pet, expressing her sorrow through
tears and heartfelt words.
7. IMPUNITY
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
Exemption from punishment or harm; freedom from the consequences of one's
actions.
Synonyms:
Immunity, exemption, invulnerability.
Antonyms:
Accountability, responsibility, liability.
Sentence:
The corrupt official acted with impunity, knowing that the legal system was too
weak to hold him accountable for his actions.
8.
INCUMBENT
Parts
of Speech: ADJ.
Meaning :
Currently holding a position, often used in reference to a person holding an office
or a position.
Synonyms:
Current, present, holding, occupying.
Antonyms:
Former, past, previous.
Sentence:
The incumbent president is running for re-election.
9.
DELEGITIMISATION
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
The act or process of undermining or questioning the legitimacy or authority of
something, such as an institution, government, or individual.
Synonyms:
Discrediting, undermining, questioning legitimacy.
Antonyms:
Legitimization, validation, support.
Sentence:
The constant criticism and allegations aimed at the elected government
contributed to the delegitimization of the political process in the eyes of the
public.
10.
MUZZLE
Parts
of Speech: VERB
Meaning: To
fit a muzzle on an animal; to prevent someone or something from expressing
their thoughts or feelings.
Synonyms:
Restrain, silence, gag.
Antonyms:
Unmuzzle, free, release.
Sentence:
The government attempted to muzzle the media, limiting the freedom of the
press.
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